SHEPHERD'S PIE WITH GROUND BEEF AND TURKEY

(RECIPE POSTED BY DARLENE FALLS) 

I like the sweet potato version, but I am the only one at my house who does, so I made 2 kinds.

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound lean ground turkey
1 Large onion, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 large carrots, coarsely chopped
1 parsnip, coarsley chopped
1 Cup of green beans, cleaned and in 1 inch pieces
1 Cup of corn
1 large can crushed tomatoes
1/2 tsp thyme
1/8 tsp salt and pepper
2 pounds sweet potatoes, or white potatoes
chopped parsley (optional)

Brown meat in a Dutch oven until cooked, stirring frequently. Drain meat and set aside.
In same Dutch oven, add chopped vegetables and saute until softened, about 10 minutes. Return the meat to the pan. Stir in the tomatoes, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally about 25 minutes until a rich stew has formed.
Meanwhile cook and prepare mashed potatoes.
Preheat oven to 400.
Transfer meat mixture to casserole dish. Smooth out to an even layer.
Spread the mashed potatoes over the surface and smooth with a spatula.
Bake 12-15 minutes until heated through and the bubbling around edges.